The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-30
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
President Cleveland and the Talk Of his
-Talmege-Politics
Looking Up, &C., &c.

BALTIMORE, April 10Th, 1887.
Messrs Editors 1T has recently been asserted
in different parts of the country that Mr.. Cleve
land would not accept nomination for a second
term of the Presidency, whilst on the other hand
it is as positively asserted that he would if ten
dered him by his party. Some of the rumors are
given as positive that he would not, while others
contain certain provisions which leave the ques-
ton yet an open one. 1t is too soon to decide
such question one way or the other and doubt
very much if Mr.. Cleveland has given it serious
thought. There are great questions connected
with the subject which might rise above those Of
| personal character mere self interest. 1t
might be the Presidents DESIRE as assert to
retire from politics after his present term expires
but the truth of that has not actually been con-
frmed. He has made no announcement himself
one way or the other but seems disposed to leave
it with the people or majority of his party
whether they want him or not In this respect he
has been prudently retioent. 1t is not the time
to answer such question it is too soon. It may
be that he does not really want to be candidate
but if so there is ample time to make this known.
He has comparative youth on his side, good health
and all the requisites necessary for the toll and
labor required for such an office. With these he
has also shown mental ability that none-or the
great majority-of his adherents will object to-
He has been conservative, safe and prudent, Civ
ing the hope that he will continue so therefore if
again made President of the nation the country
will haze the assurance of possessing safe ruler
for both and all parties. It is fruitful subject
to speculate upon, who are to be the nominees on
both sides, so that whoever may be chosen to the
high Office will be such as is fitting and honored
by the nation, be he Democrat or Republican,
These believe is Mr.. Clevelands views upon the
subject, and if the people want his denomination,
though DESTROYS of retirement from political life,
as duty to his country and himself he will be
willing to be again candidate, looking upon it
as wish of the people. 1t may, however, be
taken for granted that circumstances are such as
would not justify Mr.. Cevelands declining the
nomination for President as he seems to be the
most prominent candidate that his party can bring
out It will likely be fierce and closely contested
fight on both sides. The Republicans seem to be
united and they are strong. There is only slight
difference in numbers between them. With good
and popular candidate on their side their chances
are about equal Much, however, is yet to be
DONE There is no certainty who will be the Re-
publican nominee but he is likely to be strong
We will patiently await the result. 1t is con-
siderable way off but will be increasing in interest
until the contest is ended.
The Rev. DIR. Talmage, of New York, one of the
ablest lecturers and captivating orators now in
this country, will lecture tonight at the Academy
of Music. have had the pleasure of listening to
Mr.. Talmage's lectures several times. He is un-
questionaby an able speaker. Since Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher's death he is possibly the most en-
PERTAINING lecturer extant. He is also an able
preacher. He certainly has selected queer sub
ject-"Big Blunders"
The Democratic State Central Committee, SEN
ator German, president, will meet in this city on
May 18th, to transact important business After
that politics will be active until the elections take
place. The Republicans are also preparing for
greater activity when both parties will be on the
qui vire. We are likely to have hot time this
fall. The temperance men are gaining ground
somewhat. They may give trouble to both Re-
publicans and Democrats.
There is some probability that Rev. DR.. Gram
mar, of Baltimore, will be appointed Bishop of
Delaware. He is one among the ablest cergymen
of our city. He belongs to the lower school Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church and is very much
liked. He has been stationed in Baltimore many
years.
Gen. Fred. Raine, Consul to Berlin, appointed
by Mr.. Cleveland, is coming home to Baltimore for
a short time on leave of absence. He is very
clever gentleman and proprietor and editor of the
German Correspondent. His many friends here
will be glad to give him kindly greeting.
The Masonic convention, attended by members
the United States and Canada, which assemblies
here in May, will be grand affair. 1t is sup
posed ten thousand persons will be present. 1t
will be well worth seeing. NEsroR.